Master the art of ordering for a large table
RECRUIT A PARTNER: To start, it always helps to recruit a fellow enthusiastic eater for the process (so that you also have someone else to blame in case the food isn’t received well). Scan the menu for dishes that immediately jump out at you. If it’s something that both of you are excited and curious about, get it.
SHARING PLATES ARE FUN: This may seem obvious, but when out with a group, sharing plates are the best way to go as they allow everyone to try a bunch of things without being saddled with a giant portion of “I shouldn’t have ordered this". Sadly, the average restaurant sharing plate often ranges from three tiny pieces of dim sum to a giant bowl of salad at the same place, which makes the task of ordering slightly complicated and mathematical. Always ask your server how many pieces a plate will have so that you can pick wisely.
A MATTER OF CHOICE: Can’t pick between the mushroom tacos or cauliflower tacos? Get both! When dealing with finger food or plates with three or four portions, I find the wiser thing to do is to get two different ones. Sure, that means that not everyone can try both dishes, but at least you can decide on which one you prefer and order another portion. BEWARE OF THE BILL: All those small plates can add up.
The worst thing to happen at the end of a meal is for you and your gang to be hungry after paying a hefty bill. Balance your meal with tiny nibbles and large plates to ensure there’s enough to go around. That could mean ordering a mezze platter instead of a plate of sliders.
See a main course dish on the menu you’re interested in? Share it as an appetiser with the table. IT’S ALL ABOUT BALANCE: In theory, all your friends think they’re experimental eaters. But let’s be honest, not all of
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